ANDRÉ LHOTE | Le Peintre et son modèle

Estate of the artist
Simone Lhote, Paris (by descent from the above) 
Suzanne Bermann, Paris (by descent from the above and sold by the estate: Ferri & Associés, Paris, June 4, 1999, lot 21)
Kristy Stubbs Gallery, Dallas
Barry Friedman, New York
Acquired from the above on April 18, 2002

Lyon, Palais des Beaux-arts, Rétrospective André Lhote, 1966, no. 24
Chartres, Chambre de commerce, Hommage à André Lhote, 1966, no. 15 
Stuttgart, Galerie Rietzel, Exposition André Lhote, 1969, n.n.
Paris, Artcurial, Centre d'art contemporain, Exposition André Lhote, 1981, no. 23, illustrated p. 19

Executed on buff-colored paper that has been mounted to canvas. The work is undulating toward all four corners. There are a few minor tears along the top edge, measuring no longer than one-half inch. There are scattered minor repaired tears, nicks and abrasions close to all four edges, some of which have been repaired or retouched. There is minor, stable craquelure throughout. Under UV light: There are minor strokes of inpainting to the top and bottom edges, as well as a few very minor strokes to the left-most figure's neck and a single stroke to upper center of the depicted canvas. This work is in good condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

This work will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné being prepared by Dominique Bermann Martin.